Planning an awesome Lake Tahoe micro wedding and searching for the best venue? I’ve rounded up 12 of the top venues in South Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe, California, and Nevada for you to plan an epic adventure wedding with all the views!
1. The Lodge at Tahoe Donner
Tahoe Donner is a cozy and intimate wedding venue with all the outdoor vibes! They host outdoor ceremonies with unforgettable views. Indoor reception spaces range in size and are able to accommodate your Lake Tahoe micro wedding celebration with a custom-crafted dinner menu.
Location | North Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | Indoor Spaces: The Sage Room accommodates up to 30 guests, Adler Room accommodates up to 55 guests. Outdoor Spaces: The Grotto accommodates up to 85 guests, The Pavilion requires a minimum of 100 guests. For a full indoor-outdoor buyout the Lodge can accommodate a minimum of 100 guests and up to 200 guests.
2. Heavenly Mountain Resort
For a mountaintop Lake Tahoe micro wedding experience, Heavenly Mountain Resort offers mile-long views at over 8000 ft of elevation! Their outdoor ceremony space overlooks the splendor of Lake Tahoe. They offer their patio space, with Mt Tallac in the backdrop for your wedding photography experience. For your reception, Heavenly Mountain Resort offers the option of dining and dancing under the stars or from the comfort of their indoor dining space.
Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | Indoor Dining Rooms can accommodate 80 to 170 guests or you can buy out the entire lodge to accommodate up to 250 guests.
3. Edgewood Tahoe
Edgewood Tahoe offers a lakefront wedding day experience with a ceremony space right by the waters of Lake Tahoe. They are a certified alpine lodge and provide their elegant mountain chalet clubhouse along with multiple other indoor reception spaces that can accommodate a Lake Tahoe Micro wedding.
Location | South Lake Tahoe, NV
Total Capacity | Up to 200 guests
4. Station House Inn
Mountain Peaks and gorgeous sunsets await at the Station House located in South Lake Tahoe. The Inn is nestled between the alpine lake and the mountain range and provides phenomenal views in every direction. They also offer over 100 rooms for overnight accommodations if you happen to have any guests attending your Lake Tahoe micro wedding from out of town. The Inn is a cozy intimate space for hanging out with your guests or planning the micro wedding you’re dreaming of.
Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | Up to 70 guests
5. Tahoe Mountain Club
Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada pines, Tahoe Mountain Club is a gorgeous getaway. It’s an immersive space with views of snow-capped mountains and lush greenery. Lookout Mountain is located nearby if you want to add a dash of adventure to your Lake Tahoe wedding celebration.
Location | North Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | Up to 200 guests
6. Everline Resort & Spa
Everline Resort is positively stunning! Here, you’ll find views of Olympic Valley and sky-high pines. When the stars come out a night you’ll turn into a bonafide star gazer on the night of your wedding. Don’t be fooled by the total capacity numbers I’ve included below, Everline has heaps of options for planning a Lake Tahoe micro wedding with any guest count!
Location | North Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | Everline Resort & Spa accommodates weddings of all sizes with a maximum capacity of up to 500 guests.
Need more info on planning your Lake Tahoe wedding? You can find a full guide; including how to obtain a permit, and which side of the lake to get married, at this link.
7. The Ridge Tahoe Resort
Right on the state line, The Ridge Tahoe Resort is a full-service hotel and combined wedding venue. The elevation (of over 7500 ft) offers views of Carson Valley and it’s a landscape you’ll never forget. The venue is elegant but natural and a gorgeous location for a micro wedding in South Lake Tahoe.
Location | South Lake Tahoe, NV
Total Capacity | Up to 200 guests
8. Big Water Grille
For an outdoor wedding ceremony, Big Water Grille provides space on its outdoor patio overlooking Lake Tahoe. Or you can choose to say I do in front of their Grand River Rock fireplace. Cocktail hour and reception immediately follow with passed hors d’oeuvres and libations of your choice. The Big Water Grille hosts wedding reception celebrations in their multi-level dining room. Major bonus, the space comes with panoramic views of the ridge line and Lake Tahoe.
Location | North Lake Tahoe, NV
Total Capacity | Big Water Grille has an open floor pin to accommodate up to 120 guests.
9. Aspen Grove
Aspen Grove is scenic, serene, and stunning. It’s set among aspen trees with a trickling river running through the property. This Lake Tahoe micro wedding venue is available from June through September. Everything you could possibly need for your micro wedding is included in your wedding package (linens, chairs, you name it).
Location | South Lake Tahoe, NV
Total Capacity | Aspen Grove can accommodate up to 120 guests.
10. The Chateau at Incline Village
Want to plan a Lake Tahoe wedding with charm and a modern edge? The Chateau at Incline Village has that vibe. The venue offers mountain views from inside their chateau which features timber ceilings, stone fireplaces, and spacious decks. Your getting ready suite is included in the cost of your wedding package along with setup and use of included tables and chairs.
Location | North Lake Tahoe, NV
Total Capacity | Up to 180 guests.
11. Mountain Lotus
Wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, receptions, after-parties, and more can all be held at Mountain Lotus. Additionally, they have some of the most amazing catering you’ll find in the area! Seriously, weddings come with the option of a 4×4 food truck with a fully customized menu for an added level of fun on your wedding day.
Location | North Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | Mountain Lotus can accommodate weddings with 51 to 100 guests.
12. Palisades Tahoe
Mountain sides covered in wildflowers or snow caps (depending on the time of year, of course) can be found in the views at Palisades Tahoe. It’s an all-inclusive micro-wedding venue with views for days and everything you could possibly need for your epic adventurous wedding.
Location | North Lake Tahoe, CA
Total Capacity | The ceremony space, ‘Upper Deck at High Camp’ can accommodate up to 225 guests, and the reception space ‘Terrace Room at High Camp’ can accommodate up to 175 guests
